ENENENEN
FR
ES
RU
IT
TR
UKGadfly
/ɡˈædflaɪ/
/ˈɡædˌfɫaɪ/Gadfly
[NOUN]1
a large biting fly that annoys and harasses animals, often provoking them to move or react through its persistent biting
What is a "gadfly"?
A gadfly is a flying insect, typically a type of horsefly or botfly, known for its persistent biting and annoyance to animals, including livestock. It is characterized by its large size, sharp mouthparts, and buzzing flight. The gadfly is known for its ability to provoke animals to move or act through its persistent biting, which often results in discomfort and irritation.
Examples
1. Socrates was a gadfly.
2. The god sends a gadfly to bite Pegasus on the butt.
3. And yes, I did send a gadfly to sting that heifer, Io, when she was wandering the world in the form of a cow.
4. Socrates’ method of relentless hair-splitting paved the way for other historical gadflies, like Martin Luther King, to be vocal critics of their own political system.
more